After Graduation (A Sakura Gakuin fanfic)

Ibaraki? I think Tokyo.

Hey dachis, a little NenexRaura fanfic for ya. A fluffy one-shot set during(ish) and after the Sakura Gakuin Festival 2014 from Raura's point of view. If you don't like femslash, stay well away, you have been warned. Don't forget to comment, it helps me a lot.

I don't own SG, BABYMETAL or AMUSE, this is just for fun and practice.

Arigato gozaimasu and may many flowers of hope bloom!

-Key-don~

I sit down in my seat among the rest of the graduates, we missed Ayaka-senpai, she came to the festival yesterday so she didn't come again today. I look down the line of seats. Everyone from Marina and Hinata to Suzuka and Ayami are here. It's been many months since I've seen some of the members. I glance to my left to see who is sat there, Mariri, then Airi (who is slightly bitter that she couldn't see Ayaka again, it's so funny when she pouts), then Suzuka and Ayami. As usual Ayami and Suzuka are holding hands and smiling softly towards each other. Seeing them do this gives me a warm feeling in my heart. I'm glad they found each other.

To be honest most people in our country would frown on Su and Ayami, but, I think it's beautiful, a love that can overcome a boundary like gender must be so strong. If only she saw me like that... I look to my right to see my closest friends from Sakura, the girls I graduated with. Mari Mari is sat on the end of the row, leaning against Hinata's shoulder next to her, Hi-chan playing with a bit of Marippe's unruly hair, another "secret relationship". Cute! And sat right next to me is Sugisaki Nene, the girl I am truly and utterly in love with. I haven't seen her much but she's all I've thought about. She went back to Ibaraki instead of staying in Tokyo saying being an idol didn't suit her. She doesn't know my feelings and I don't plan on telling her either.

"Hey Rau-chan, I missed you." she says turning towards me. I scan her face, she still has her three little moles under her left eye but her hair has grown out a bit since we last met. She looks beautiful with any haircut, but long hair suits her most. She smiles and I can't help but return it.

"I missed you too baka." I poke her nose on baka and she huffs as if she is offended but that big grin plastered on her face says different. I chuckle at her cuteness.

"Look, it's starting." whispers Mariri in my ear. She was right too. Mori-sensei was walking towards his stand. Mezase Super Lady, I wonder what Sara and Megu's lines will be? And with a cough from Mori-sensei, the festival begins.

During the concert, every member sings softly, me included, relishing in old memories surfacing. I glance at Nene throughout the festival. She sings every song we know, listens intently to new ones, like the wrestling club's new song which is my new favourite, she laughs at all the skits and I can't take my eyes away. I only look up at Pumpkin Parade so I can join in.

As soon as Yume ni Mukatte starts, I feel a soft hand clasp around my right hand. I look up at Nene who is staring at the stage. I notice her lip trembling and a small tear rolling down her cheek. I quickly wipe away the tear, letting my hand linger for longer than I should have. She looks at me, surprise in her complexion. I give her a reassuring smile before pulling her towards me into a calming embrace. She settles her head on my shoulder and sobs softly into it. I run my empty hand through her soft locks.

"It's ok Nene, it's good to cry." I whisper as I bury my head into her hair.

"I-I've just missed you so much." she hiccups, calming down now. I carry on stroking her hair until the show is over.

We get called out by Moa to come backstage and celebrate with the other members so I help Nene up and give her a small kiss on her cheek.

"I missed you so much too." I say looking her straight in the eye. She turns away her head. Is that a blush I see?! She nods her head shyly before following Moa backstage. I stare after them thinking about what just happened before shaking my head and following them.